Persistent rain forced the cancellation of all qualifying matches scheduled for Wednesday at the 2025 US Open. Organizers made the decision in the afternoon after several attempts to resume play were thwarted by worsening conditions. Only 45 minutes of action took place before the courts were cleared for good, leaving six men’s matches unfinished and dozens of players waiting for their chance to compete.
Mixed doubles continues under the roof
While the outer courts were soaked and silent, the mixed doubles semifinals and final proceeded as planned inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, thanks to its retractable roof. Fans were treated to high-stakes matches featuring top seeds and defending champions, with the evening session delivering the first trophy presentation of the tournament.
Impact on qualifying schedule
The rain delay has pushed the second round of qualifying to Thursday, compressing the schedule and increasing pressure on players vying for a spot in the main draw. Among those still in contention are rising stars Dino Prizmic, Alexander Blockx, and Rei Sakamoto, as well as seasoned tour veterans like Bernard Tomic and Jan-Lennard Struff.
Tournament officials respond
Officials at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center expressed confidence in the revised schedule and assured players that additional resources would be deployed to ensure matches resume smoothly. With more rain in the forecast, contingency plans are being considered to protect the integrity of the qualifying rounds and maintain momentum heading into the main event.